Slow Cooker Chili {Lots of Veggies!}
This hearty slow cooker beef chili gets a boost of flavor, color, and nutrition from lots of tender veggies like…
Is paternal depression associated with subsequent offspring depression?
In a study recently published in the journal JAMA Network Open, researchers conducted a large-scale systematic review and meta-analysis of…
The relationship between breast milk feeding and infants’ neurodevelopment via epigenetics
In a recent review published in the journal Nutrients, researchers collated studies on the epigenetic advantages of breast milk feeding…
Can air pollution shape adolescent brain development? New study reveals sex-specific effects of PM2.5, NO2, and O3 on white matter microstructure
In a recent study posted to the Research Square* preprint server, researchers investigated the sex-stratified effects of childhood exposure to…
MIND Institute receives $4.7 million to study child-focused autism intervention in community agencies
UC Davis MIND Institute researchers have received a $4.7 million, five-year grant from the National Institutes of Mental Health to…
Top concerns for parents of school-age children
As children head back to school, two issues have climbed higher on their parents’ list of concerns: the role of…
Structural explanations for inequality can reduce bias in children
Children’s views of inequality may be influenced by how its causes are explained to them, finds a new study by…
Ham and Cheese Pinwheels – Super Healthy Kids
These simple Ham and Cheese Pinwheels are filling, nutritious, and just plain yummy! They are satisfying enough for the adults…
How did the COVID-19 pandemic impact childbearing rates in the United States?
A recent Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study analyzes the effect of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic…
Did the gut microbiome composition of infants change during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A recent study published in Scientific Reports compared infant gut microbiome composition before and during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)…
Is there an association between cannabis usage motives and problematic cannabis usage in young adults?
In a recent study published in BMC Public Health, researchers investigated cannabis usage motives and their relationship with problematic cannabis…
Gut microbiome variation linked to race and ethnicity arises after 3 months of age
Gut microbiome variation associated with race and ethnicity arises after three months of age and persists through childhood, according to…